Locule
Locule
Locule (pronounced: /ˈlɒkjuːl/) is a term used in botany and mycology to refer to a compartment or cavity within an organ of a plant or fungus.
Etymology
The term 'locule' is derived from the Latin word 'loculus', which means 'little place'.
Definition
In botany, a locule or loculus (plural locules or loculi) is a chamber within an organ of a plant. In angiosperms, locules are often found within anthers or ovaries, where they may contain microsporangia or ovules, respectively. In fungi, locules are cavities within the fruiting body where spores are produced and stored.
Related Terms
- Anther: The part of a stamen that produces and contains pollen.
- Ovary (botany): The part of a flower that develops into a fruit.
- Microsporangia: The organ in plants that produces microspores, which in turn become male gametes.
- Ovule: The part of the ovary of seed plants that contains the female germ cell and after fertilization becomes the seed.
- Fruiting body: The spore-producing organ of a fungus, often seen as a mushroom or toadstool.
- Spore: A unit of sexual or asexual reproduction that may be adapted for dispersal and for survival, often for extended periods of time, in unfavorable conditions.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Locule
- Wikipedia's article - Locule
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